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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1976
Page
3
A column blends quotations from Hebrews and Aristotle with a shopping anecdote about shoelaces and coffee. It reflects on price shifts, the cost of living, and how newspaper pricing now feels a bargain when coffee costs a quarter. The piece threads humor with social commentary and self awareness.
A near-daily trek past the square reveals a Mack milk truck with a brass bulldog radiator ornament. Some trend analyses suggest vintage ornaments may return as cars resume historic styling. Once mounted on the radiator cap, the feature disappeared when caps moved under hoods, and critics noted the risk of injury in collisions.
The Courier reports alcohol use among teens is a serious but not epidemic issue. Peer pressure and imitation of parents drive underage drinking, which is more accessible and less punishing for minors than illegal drugs. Strong home influence and clear parental standards are urged to curb abuse, with emphasis on communication about why drinking is wrong. A brief note closes with Edgar Bergen inflation jokes.
Public discussion explains ex post facto limits across criminal and civil law. The piece notes that new punishments cannot apply to prior acts, using a fraud case and a medical licensing example to illustrate the rule. It cites constitutional text and court rulings from the era.
Abigail Van Buren's Dear Abby letters discuss a 19 year old seeking abortion information and Planned Parenthood guidance, plus reader questions on infidelity, aging, and marriage. The column offers nonjudgmental counseling, warnings about secrecy, and a request for a return note.
South, faced with a partial play, overtakes the king of clubs with the ace in dummy to force a successful trump discard finale. The hand features a rare sequence where overtaking the king yields two tricks, a small loss for a longer-term gain. East stock shifts and careful ruffing lead to the contract.
A Jefferies era column mixes dating beliefs and humorous anecdotes. It notes married men alter habits after tying the knot, citing a 73 year old widower who quit cigars and football and swapped early mornings for later rising and more domestic chores. The piece weaves in quips about Four D meats, bath proofs for the Order of the Bath, and other light notes. It closes with a Weatherford Texas address and 1976 copyright by L M Boyd.
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